We all know the feeling: one week you're riding a creative high, churning out music, ideas, and late-night notes-to-self like you're possessed by the muse herself. Then suddenly—nothing. Your brain feels like static, even the easiest tasks feel heavy, and you wonder if you'll ever make anything good again. Welcome to the cycle of creative burnout.
For neurodivergent artists, especially those with ADHD or autism, this pattern can feel very familiar. We often work in bursts of hyperfocus, followed by total shutdown. But what if we could recognise the signs of burnout before we crash? What if we could learn to work with our creative cycle, instead of wiping out?